Two teams formed to investigate Santosh Patil suicide case
Udupi: The government on Thursday formed two teams to investigate the suicide case of Santosh Patil, who was found dead in a hotel room in Udupi on Tuesday, days after writing a letter to PM Modi alleging harassment by Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa.
Reports said that Udupi district superintendent of police N Vishnuvardhan has proceeded with a multilayered investigation of the matter while setting up two committees under the guidance of Brahmavar Circle Police Inspector Anantha Padmanabha.
The police have reportedly received information from the deceased’s associates, Prashanth Shetty and Santosh Madikeri who were with him in the lodge, sources said.
Further, he informed that the case has been transferred to the special court for legislators in Bengaluru since the accused is a member of the legislative assembly.
Minister Eshwarappa has been booked for abetment of suicide after the allegations made by the accused and his family after his suicide.
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CPI stalwart Nallakannu dead
Chennai (PTI): Veteran leader of the CPI, R Nallakannu died here on Wednesday, the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital said.
He was aged about 101, party sources said.
A hospital bulletin said, despite intensive care, he passed away at 1.55 PM on February 25, 2026 following failure of all vital organs.
